Books published by publisher Arcturus

Dare you step into the past? When a mysterious door suddenly appears, you step through ... and find you have travelled back in time! Now your mission is to discover as much as you can about life on board a pirate ship, before the door back to the present vanishes. Find out: • What life is like as a cabin boy • Why the rigger has scurvy • Who the women pirates are • And much more! Perfect for kids aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Encounters with the Past gives young readers an opportunity to 'meet' people from different historical periods. Featuring an exciting mixture of historical recreation photography and illustrations, this full-colour series will shine a light on many subjects such as medicine, science, religion, the natural world and the afterlife.

Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger-than-life myths from Africa. You'll discover:• How Anansi, the sneaky spider man, tricked everyone he met and won a box of stories• How Flying Lion, the most terrifying beast of all, lost his wings• How Hlakanyana, a horrible little man with a bottomless appetite, finally met his match• And much more! Perfect for all young history lovers, aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Monstrous Myths retells traditional myths with a child-friendly emphasis on scary and weird elements. These humorous, cheeky and irreverent books are jam-packed with real facts about the beliefs of ancient cultures. Featuring witty, anarchic cartoons, this series makes history accessible and fun for young readers.

Q: What was the dentist's favourite subject at school? A: Flossophy!Step into the wise-crack classroom with this collection of 140 school-themed jokes, including priceless puns, knock-knock jokes and one-liners. Illustrated with wonderful cartoons, The School's Cool Joke Book will provide young readers with hours of entertainment. ABOUT THE SERIES: Laugh Out Loud is a vibrant and dynamic joke book series for kids. Featuring a variety of exciting themes, these titles build general knowledge and their playful jokes are great to share with family and friends. Perfect for kids aged 5+.

Q: What did one maggot say to the other maggot? A: What's a nice girl like you doing in a joint like this? From farmyard animals to creepy crawlies, all your favourite creatures are included in this side-splitting joke book. Featuring over 120 stinky, slimy and silly jokes, as well as hilarious full-colour illustrations, this book is perfect for kids aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Really Horrible Jokes taps into kids' fascination with all things yucky! Humorous cartoon illustrations accompany the gross jokes, giving the books a wacky, anarchic look. Readers will love to dip into this treasure trove of ickiness and share their new jokes with friends and family.

Dare you step into the past? When a mysterious door suddenly appears, you step through ... and find you have travelled back in time! Now your mission is to discover as much as you can about life in a Tudor house, before the door back to the present vanishes. Find out: • Why the boy is practising archery • What the barber-surgeon does? • What kind of foods the kitchen maid is preparing • And much more! Perfect for kids aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Encounters with the Past gives young readers an opportunity to 'meet' people from different historical periods. Featuring an exciting mixture of historical recreation photography and illustrations, this full-colour series will shine a light on many subjects such as medicine, science, religion, the natural world and the afterlife.

Did you know that one of the first computers used water to solve equations? Or that the International Space Station orbits the Earth every 90 minutes? This book is packed with 101 eye-opening facts about all sorts of advanced machines, from computers to cars, and from spaceships to medical devices. The perfect book for kids aged 8+ who want to know more about the world of the future.

From brain cells and the Big Bang to energy and elements, this beautiful encyclopedia brings together cutting-edge knowledge, awe-inspiring ideas, and eye-opening images. Key concepts are explained with clarity but accuracy by an expert author; and brought to life by carefully chosen images, which showcase extraordinary photography. This title should find a place on the bookshelves of all children aged 8+.

Take a journey through the riotous history of punk and indie music. Experience the origins of post-punk, Britpop, indie-pop and alternative rock music. See how dance and grunge music made an impact and meet some of punk and indie's greatest stars. ABOUT THE SERIES: This heavily illustrated, magazine-style series tells the story of music from the 50s to the present day, featuring quotes from contemporary artists about their influences and inspirations.

Dare you step into the past? When a mysterious door suddenly appears, you step through ... and find you have travelled back in time! Now your mission is to discover as much as you can about life in a medieval town, before the door back to the present vanishes. Find out: • Where the pilgrim is going • Who lives with the baron in the castle • What the knight does at a tournament • And much more! Perfect for kids aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Encounters with the Past gives young readers an opportunity to 'meet' people from different historical periods. Featuring an exciting mixture of historical recreation photography and illustrations, this full-colour series will shine a light on many subjects such as medicine, science, religion, the natural world and the afterlife.

Do not do unto others what you do not want done to yourselfThis Golden Rule of morality espoused by Confucius is just one of the many maxims that originate from Eastern philosophy. From Daoism to Islam, and from The Buddha to Zoroaster, the Eastern world contains some of the most ancient and influential approaches to philosophy that exist to date. Spanning from 1200 BCE to the present day, this fascinating guide covers a wide breadth of Eastern thinkers including Muhammad, Lao Tzu and Gandhi. These individuals and their philosophical concepts are introduced in a lively and lucid narrative with fascinating biographical detail. Packed with wisdom spanning thousands of years, Eastern Philosophy introduces some unique approaches to some of life's great questions.

Abridged and retold in modern English by respected children's authors, this collection of sixteen classic stories makes them accessible to readers as young as six, while retaining all the charm, atmosphere, and sense of adventure that made the original tales world-famous. These dramatic, easy-to-follow stories, charmingly illustrated with verve and humour by specially commissioned artists, deserve to find a home on every child's bookshelf.Included in this boxed set:1. Alice in Wonderland2. Treasure Island3. The Wizard of Oz4. The Jungle Book5. The Secret Garden6. Robin Hood7. Peter Pan8. Heidi9. Anne of Green Gables10. Little Women11. Black Beauty12. The Call of the Wild13. Robinson Crusoe14. Wind in the Willows15. Tom Sawyer16. Oliver Twist